Following the Softball season, it’s girls, and my experiences. (Not affiliated with the NPF)Tumblr (3.0; @profastpitch)http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/49a64c7af824f2710bbb6f0664d53383/tumblr_mnbpvkWshJ1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>12 Days Until Opening Day!<br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/51254089465http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/51254089465Fri, 24 May 2013 17:16:32 -0500chicago banditsamber pattonsoftballnpfpro fastpitchcountdown<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a109cd528fb21fd7e9ca4980de6f5a17/tumblr_mn9ozsayYt1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>13 Days to Opening Day!<br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/51167710632http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/51167710632Thu, 23 May 2013 15:02:16 -0500sam mardersoftballpro fastpitchnpfcatchersamantha marderakron racers<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/90b6c47bba8a3ada06be1656f8f47aa6/tumblr_mn7r1j0Z271qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>14 days until opening day!</p> <p>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/51084697483http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/51084697483Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:13 -0500monica abbottsoftballpitcherpro fastpitchnpfChicago Banditscountdown<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0107c3e62b575ba41a6b9a92809c4dcf/tumblr_mn62mv9x8W1qlnjljo1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>15 days until opening day!</p> <p>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/51014494475http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/51014494475Tue, 21 May 2013 16:08:19 -0500danielle lawrieusssa pridesoftballpitchernpfpro fastpitch<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/dcd9b119d97d35ad9ced5e5aa2d42aef/tumblr_mn29pchxoh1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>17 Days until Opening Day!<br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50844422077http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50844422077Sun, 19 May 2013 14:48:48 -0500jordan taylorsoftballusssa prideteam USAcountdownpro fastpitchnpf<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d58c3e5ee2f682a4418b0d5c71435b8a/tumblr_mn0ab7Gj1I1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>18 days until opening day!  <br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50744453344http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50744453344Sat, 18 May 2013 13:06:43 -0500kelsi wesemansoftballcometsnpfpro fastpitchcountdown<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/42e459ed6d2cc736abbf63e989f0189b/tumblr_mmypbyxV761qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>19 days until opening day!</p> <p>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50677429551http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50677429551Fri, 17 May 2013 16:35:58 -0500vicky galindochicago banditssoftballcountdownnpfpro fastpitch<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d242700005974ab01a88f3148589d894/tumblr_mmx0my6ylP1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>20 days until opening day!</p> <p>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50611550177http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50611550177Thu, 16 May 2013 18:44:58 -0500jenna grimchicago banditssoftballnpfpro fastpitchcountdown<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/673580ce1cf75624142cf3f8a70451a4/tumblr_mmvaz4JJBG1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>21 days until opening day!  <br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50543103601http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50543103601Wed, 15 May 2013 20:33:04 -0500kristyn sandbergusssa prodesoftballpro fastpitchnpfgeorgia bulldogscountdown<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3edcaa6bbf083846d757fc951340daa3/tumblr_mmt9gymsFN1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>22 days until opening day!  <br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50452339951http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50452339951Tue, 14 May 2013 18:05:22 -0500brittany cervanteschicago banditssoftballnpfpro fastpitchchicagocountdown<p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/9fd7cce2e0704c2945426fc471838419/tumblr_inline_mmrmb9ZAcq1qdu00r.jpg"/><br/>In general, I always used to think softball was more of a southern sport. West coast teams like UCLA and Arizona were dominant the times when I was a kid and before I was born. ASU, Bama, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee all have turned into major contenders, some of which all changed with a few elite level players committing to the program and building awareness which brings in more talented recruits. But more and more it has been good to see college programs succeeding in all regions. Washington has gone through a great bunch of years. Michigan has turned into a tough opponent in the north as well.<br/><br/>The pro league has done it’s homework and I’m sure it could capitalize greatly by having teams across the country and a higher income to be able to afford more. I think travel expense could be a factor in the lack of west coast teams. I’m not connected enough to know everything. It does surprise me some that 3 of the teams in the league are basically northern teams. I do assume that in a year or two we should be looking to expand to at least 6 teams which will immediately give an opportunity to over 40 talented young girls to live a dream of becoming a pro athlete. But I cannot say I have an idea of the markets the league may tap into.</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50387982369http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50387982369Mon, 13 May 2013 20:47:00 -0500softballtaryne mowattuclaarizona<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bd7e39e64f66dd36b8e560f86c2ddc57/tumblr_mmrlk5CON91qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>23 days until opening day!  <br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50386613793http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50386613793Mon, 13 May 2013 20:31:17 -0500sarah paulyusssa pridepitchersoftballnpfcountdown.pro fastpitch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d3706736dec915ce26c085aabce580d1/tumblr_mmpv3tAzUG1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Congrats to all 64 college softball teams who were lucky enough to earn a spot in the postseason.<br/><br/>I have put together a map image of all 16 host teams for the first round of the tournament. <a href="http://www.ncaa.com/news/softball/article/2013-05-12/oklahoma-headlines-di-softball-field" target="_blank">You can view the entire list of matchups here.</a> The first round is double elimination between 4 teams at each host ballpark. Go out and support your teams and the game of softball this season.</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50314932748http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50314932748Sun, 12 May 2013 22:02:17 -0500Oklahoma Soonersalabama crimson tidelsu tigerstexas a&amp;m aggiestexas longhornswashington huskiesarizona state sun devilskentucky wildcatslouisville cardinalssouth alabama jaguarsnebraska cornhuskersmichigan wolverinesFlorida GatorsTennessee Lady VolsMissouri Tigersoregon duckssoftballncaa<p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/fc61da31264625634501b120703f140e/tumblr_inline_mmprs8MRB81qdu00r.jpg"/><br/> I’ve been watching the Aggies for a few years now, big fan of Amber Garza<br/>Lanphear put together a great season and I’m excited to see <span>Mel Dumezich at the pro level this season. I really expected them to surprise people in this SEC tourney but unfortunately their late comeback against Bama fell short.<br/></span>With the rain delay and weather in the area, I didn’t get any pictures of the game but it was sure an exciting one.</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50309197368http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50309197368Sun, 12 May 2013 20:50:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0f7ad270391c1471d872d344003fdba8/tumblr_mmpq8zzh311qlnjljo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ac48dfcc0a4c18839f37a692350cfec4/tumblr_mmpq8zzh311qlnjljo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/955e3f92777cd0503552397085eaee74/tumblr_mmpq8zzh311qlnjljo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b9991f620fe6f38c0da6ec5de3382aa6/tumblr_mmpq8zzh311qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Was lucky enough to spend the weekend in Lexington to enjoy the SEC softball tournament seeing some of my favorite girls and some of the best teams in the country.<br/><br/>Congrats to the Gators! A well deserved Champion</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50306506383http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50306506383Sun, 12 May 2013 20:17:23 -0500georgia bulldogsdawgschristine olneylauren gibsonhannah akaminetennessee lady volsalabama crimson tideroll tideflorida gatorsmizzoumissouri tigerschelsea thomashannah rogersrachele ficotess sitolsu tigerssouth carolina gamecockskentucky wildcatslexingtonsecsoftballchampionshiptournament<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7d771ff3128a0a336b193e7f1ebe0297/tumblr_mmpm9tw1TD1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So Proud of the Wisconsin Badgers softball team for winning their first Big 10 Championship!</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50300067008http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50300067008Sun, 12 May 2013 18:51:28 -0500wisconsin badgerswisconsin softballbadgerssoftballbig 10b1g<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b7d2d31bc28c23a5e20d43bee37c684f/tumblr_mmpmwqfVwJ1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>25 days until opening day!  <br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50301070399http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50301070399Sat, 11 May 2013 20:37:00 -0500megan wigginssoftballchicago banditspro fastpitchnpfcountdowngeorgia bulldogs<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/72fd6a1f44d7d15a184e7882863c6150/tumblr_mmpmvgKex11qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>26 days until opening day!  <br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50301014652http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50301014652Fri, 10 May 2013 20:37:00 -0500caitlin lowesoftballusssa pridepro fastpitchnpfcountdown<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/47452423fb78f4b23cf6b77da2ca4a3b/tumblr_mmpmu87SyC1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>27 days until opening day!  <br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50300961900http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50300961900Thu, 09 May 2013 20:37:00 -0500kaylyn castillosoftballakron racerscountdownpro fastpitchnpf<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/806e596a52441a8a7081082794e7c08e/tumblr_mmpmrrre1T1qlnjljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>28 days until opening day!  <br/><br/>June 5, 2013</p>http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50300854249http://profastpitch.tumblr.com/post/50300854249Wed, 08 May 2013 20:37:00 -0500andrea duransoftballpro fastpitchnpfusssa pridecountdown